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Test Code LIPL Lipase Level

Specimen Requirements

 

Preparation of Patient: 

None

 

Container Type: 

Gold Top 6mL SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube

Or

 

Green Top 5mL Lithium Heparin Separator Tube

 

Specimen Type:

Serum or Plasma

 

Specimen Volume: 

2.5 mL Serum or Plasma

minimum .5 mL of Serum or Plasma

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Separate serum or plasma  from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Transport ambient room temperature.

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

5 days refrigerated 2-8°C

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround

Priority:

STAT, ASAP, Non-Emergent

 

Frequency:

24 hours 7 days a week

 

Turnaround:

0 - 1 days

STAT 60 minute from receipt in lab

Methodology

Enzymatic, Colorimetric

Reporting

Reference Range: 

11-82 U/L

 

Linearity Range:

5 U/L - 5500 U/L

 

Critical Decision: 

None

Clinical Significance

Lipase measurements are used exclusively to investigate pancreatic disorders. With acute pancreatitis the serum level rises within 2-12 hour to two to four times (sometimes as much as 10 times) normal. Values may return to normal within 48-72 hours. Obstruction of the pancreatic duct may cause an increase in serum lipase activity. In acute and chronic renal disease, serum lipases may be slightly increased.

CPT

83690